Jefferson Davis
Information about Jefferson Davis in Richmond during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1864-05, Alexander Hunter, Johnny Reb & Billy Yank; May-June 1864, pp. 563-565; Hunter was transferred from Chimborazo and gives a glowing description of Robertson Hospital.
1864-09-19, New York Herald; notes from an informer on the condition of Lee's Army, the Richmond defenses, feeling against Jefferson Davis, and conditions in Richmond - notes the railroads are very poor, and that 5000 blacks are employed at Tredegar
1865-04-04, Richmond Whig; excellent account of the evacuation and burning of Richmond; mentions Smith's factory, "on 21st street" burning
1865-04-06, New York Herald; Details on the Federal occupation of Richmond - notes that the furniture in the White House of the Confederacy was left behind, and that Tredegar survived the fire. Libby Prison and Castle Thunder are now full of Confederate p
1865-04-06, Richmond Whig; excellent, and lengthy, account of the evacuation and burning of Richmond
1865-04-06, Richmond Whig; Official directory of Union officials in Richmond
1865-04-07, Richmond Whig; Official directory of Union officials in Richmond
1865-04-09, Richmond Whig; Official directory of US officials in Richmond
1865-04-10, Boston Daily Advertiser; lengthy and detailed account of the evacuation and capture of Richmond
1865-04-10, New York Times; incredible dispatches from Richmond describing the early days of Richmond’s occupation, Lincoln’s visit and the visits of other dignitaries.

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